On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Epstein survivor Annie Farmer tells her story

Epstein survivor Annie Farmer tells her story

Nov 06, 2025

Annie Farmer was 16 years old when Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sexually abused her. What does she want from the Trump administration now? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point b...

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Is Trumpism what you think it is?

Is Trumpism what you think it is?

Nov 05, 2025

President Trump's supporters say he’s a heaven-sent savior, cracking down on bloated government and unauthorized immigrants. Critics call him authoritarian – targeting political opponents and using th...

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Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more

Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more

Nov 04, 2025

This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential power...

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Lessons from America’s peanut allergy flip-flop

Lessons from America’s peanut allergy flip-flop

Nov 03, 2025

For years, doctors warned parents to keep peanuts away from children until they turn three. But that advice backfired. Experts now say delayed exposure helped cause a peanut allergy surge in the U.S. ...

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What can 'Frankenstein' teach us about AI?

What can 'Frankenstein' teach us about AI?

Oct 31, 2025

Director Guillermo del Toro’s new movie adapts Mary Shelley’s horror classic, Frankenstein. It comes as the world is grappling with a new unpredictable creation: artificial intelligence. *** Thank y...

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The Jackpod: A day that will live in ….

The Jackpod: A day that will live in ….

Oct 31, 2025

One year after the election of 2024, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has analysis of what happened that day and why. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbu...

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How Katie Herzog drank her way to sobriety

How Katie Herzog drank her way to sobriety

Oct 30, 2025

For 20 years, journalist Katie Herzog tried to stop drinking. But nothing seemed to work. Until she stumbled upon a lesser-known path to sobriety. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by...

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What happens when private equity becomes video gaming's 'final boss'

What happens when private equity becomes video gaming's 'final boss'

Oct 29, 2025

Private equity firms are poised to take over iconic video game maker Electronic Arts in a massive leveraged buyout. What happens when private equity owns the games you play. *** Thank you for listen...

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Why are suicide rates among young Americans going up?

Why are suicide rates among young Americans going up?

Oct 28, 2025

Young adult suicide rates are rising in the U.S. For Americans aged 18 to 27, the rate increased by nearly 20% in the past decade. What’s behind the rise, and what are states doing about it? *** Tha...

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Should states cut their property taxes?

Should states cut their property taxes?

Oct 27, 2025

Rising property tax bills are squeezing homeowners across the country. So, several states are proposing expanded tax relief programs or even the complete repeal of property taxes. How these changes wo...

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